Alex Caruso stats vs. Spurs: Thunder guard's two-way gifts shine despite Game 1 loss
Alex Caruso was the Thunder's leading scorer in Game 1. That seemed an unlikely proposition pre-game.
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When assessing the Thunder 's roster ahead of their Game 1 joust with the Spurs , one would've likely predicted one of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylen Williams, Chet Holmgren or Ajay Mitchell to finish as the team's top scorers on the night. That didn't quite come to fruition. Oklahoma City's core toiled while matched up against the likes of Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper and, of course, Victor Wembanyama.
The Thunder needed a savior to provide respite against San Antonio's harrowing defense. They found it in the form of a 32-year-old bald man who averaged just 6. 2 points per game in 2025-26.
With that, here's what you need to know about Alex Caruso's eye-catching display in Game 1. NBA PLAYOFFS HQ: Live NBA scores | NBA playoff schedule | NBA playoff bracket Alex Caruso stats today Final score: Spurs 122, Thunder 115 Minutes : 32 Points : 31 Rebounds : 2 Assists : 1 Turnovers : 2 Steals : 2 Blocks : 2 Fouls : 2 FG : 11-19 3FG : 8-14 FT : 1-3 Caruso came alive on Monday night, producing a career-best postseason showing to power Oklahoma City's comeback efforts. A two-time champion, Caruso's playoff exploits are already the stuff of legend.